***1959 MERCURY MONTEREY TUDOR SEDAN 312 AUTO PB NICE CRUISER***
***312 V-8 ENGINE***RUNS AND DRIVES EXCELLENT***
***WHITE ROLLED AND PLEATED INTERIOR***
***GREAT CRUISER---RESTORED TOWN & COUNTRY RADIO---CLOCK***

This is a 1959 Mercury Monterey two door sedan the owner asked me to list. He has done a lot of work to it to make it a nice cruiser. The body has been painted carmine red and artic white. All trim and chrome has been redone or was purchased NOS or from a place in the California desert. The wide white walls tires are from Coker and have 57 Dodge spinner hub caps. The previous owner had the 312 V-8 engine rebuilt. It fires right up and runs well. The transmission is automatic and the car has power brakes. The exhaust is new with stainless tips. The rare Town and Country radio was restored and is now AM/FM. The clock was restored and it works fine. Everything is working on the car except the wipers. This is a real nice car for cruise-ins - if possible come and see and test drive it. Email me for the owner's phone number if you have questions or would like to set up a time to see it.

The car has tail fins that look great - you don't see a 59 Mercury very often.

The back reflectors are a factory accessory.

This is one sharp vehicle.

It's a real eye catcher - come see it in person if possible

Grill is in excellent condition - headlight bezels were restored and chromed by Royal Silver Plating

Bumpers were chromed

Interior looks great - it done in white vinyl rolls and pleats

Dash was painted artic white - the door trim was powder coated white

Front seat has seat belts - sharp interior

Back seat

The owner had a cover made for the dash - the white painted dash reflected the sun

Speedometer shows 28,946

The owner installed the gauges and tachometer. The gauges are in a polished aluminum bezel.

Original Town and Country radio was restored and now plays AM/FM through two 6X9 Sony speakers in the package tray. The owner says this radio is rare today.

Glove box

Owner's manual

Clock was professionally restored and like the radio it works.

Headliner and powder coated trim

Driver door panel

Passenger door panel

Owner paid over $300 for new sill plates

Engine fires right up and runs great. Runs smoothly.

Engine is clean. Previous owner had it rebuilt.

Power brakes work fine.

Windshield washer bag connects to the hood where the fluid is sprayed on the windshield.

Clean engine - fuel and water pumps

Radiator looks original

Chrome valve covers and the engine has a chrome air cleaner and Holley two-barrel carburetor

Underside of the hood

Trunk opens and closes properly and is clean

Underside of trunk lid

Sticker for tire changing

Trunk is covered with black carpet

Car comes with service manual

Serial number matches VIN on title

This is the title to the car

Grill - very sharp!

Headlight bezels are cast metal - Royal Silver plating restored and chromed them

Hood ornament is NOS. Some pieces of trim came from a parts place in the California desert like the fender trim - no pits, excellent shape

Hood opens forward and has a release under the dash

Driver side front fender with trim that is in excellent condition

Unique windshield is clear with no damage. Wiper arms are excellent with no pitting

Trim is either NOS or excellent originals

Red and white is a great combination

A couple of pieces of trim on this side were dinged during installation

Two 6X9 Sony speakers are in the package tray which is upholstered in rolls and pleats like the seats

Trunk lid

Taillight lenses are in great condition

The reflectors below the taillights are factory

It has dual exhaust with stainless tips

The taillights identify the car as a Mercury

Nice solid body

Car has a unique roof line

Coker wide white wall tires are 15-inch

Trim really stands out on this car

This sticker was on the car when the owner bought it

Note roof top is dished

If you are seriously interested in this car my advice is to come and see it. The car is located in Henrico, Virginia. Car is a short drive from I-295 which connects I-64 and I-95. Serious bidders can email me any questions or email if you’d like to make an appointment to see this car or if you would like the owner's number to talk to him.

Terms of sale: winning bidder should contact me within 24 hours of the auction’s end. If you cannot pick up the car right away send a 10% deposit within 3 days and make arrangements to pick up the car or have it shipped. We would like the car picked up within 14 days. If you need help with having the car shipped email me.

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Now that the curtain has closed on Mercury, Ford Motor Company will redirect all of its marketing dollars for the oft-overlooked brand to the Blue Oval's luxury outpost, Lincoln. In speaking to Automotive News, the chairman of the Lincoln National Dealer Council, Bob Tasca, Jr., said, "You'll see a lot stronger presence in the advertising of Lincoln in 2011."
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